Can you recommend best selling coming of age novels for young readers?

For young readers, 'The Wind in the Willows' is a lovely coming - of - age story. The adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger teach valuable lessons about friendship and growing up. Another good choice is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. Alice's strange journey in Wonderland is a metaphor for the process of growing up and facing the unknown.

For young readers, 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White is a wonderful coming - of - age story. Through Fern's experience with Wilbur the pig and the other animals on the farm, children can learn about friendship, life, and death. 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson is also great. It shows the friendship between Jess and Leslie and how they create their own magical world, while also dealing with the harsh realities of life. Another good one is 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, which has an interesting plot that combines a modern - day story with a historical one as Stanley Yelnats comes of age at a boys' detention camp.

For young readers, 'Ash' by Malinda Lo is a great choice. While not strictly set only in New York, it has elements of a young woman's journey of self - discovery which can be related to the coming - of - age experience for lesbians. It's also a fantasy - inspired story which makes it more accessible and engaging for younger audiences.

Sure. 'How I Became a Pirate' by Melinda Long is a great choice for young readers. It's a fun and light - hearted story about a boy who joins a pirate crew and has all sorts of wacky adventures with them. The illustrations also add to the charm of the book.

For young readers, 'Because of Winn - Dixie' is a lovely coming - of - age story. Opal Buloni makes friends in a new town and comes to terms with her mother's absence. 'The Tale of Despereaux' is another. Despereaux, a small mouse, defies the rules of his kind and goes on a journey that makes him grow in courage and understanding. Also, 'Stargirl' is a great pick. The title character is unique and helps the other students, especially Leo, to learn about acceptance and growing into their true selves.

Sure. 'Speak' by Laurie Halse Anderson is a great choice. It deals with the trauma of a young girl who has been raped and her journey to find her voice again. It's an important book for young adults. 'Thirteen Reasons Why' by Jay Asher is also popular. It follows Clay as he listens to the tapes left behind by Hannah, who committed suicide, and in the process, he and the readers learn about the power of words and actions during adolescence.

One of the best - selling coming of age novels is 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. It follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager struggling with the phoniness of the adult world.

For young readers, 'The Magic Tree House' series has some elements of treasure hunting. The characters, Jack and Annie, travel through time and often find themselves on quests to discover things that could be considered treasures in different historical settings. Another one is 'Peter and the Starcatchers' which is a prequel to 'Peter Pan'. It has a lot of adventure and the characters are on a hunt for a special kind of starstuff which is like a valuable treasure. 'The Secret of the Old Clock' by Carolyn Keene, part of the Nancy Drew series, also involves Nancy solving mysteries which often lead to finding hidden items or treasures.

For young readers, 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great international best - selling romance novel. It tells the story of Hazel and Augustus, two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. It's a poignant and beautifully written story that deals with love, life, and mortality in a way that is accessible to young readers.

Sure. 'The Magic Tree House' series is very popular among young readers. It takes the two main characters, Jack and Annie, on various adventures through time and different places. Another good one is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul', which has some fun adventure elements as the family goes on a road trip. And 'Percy Jackson & The Olympians' series is also a great choice. It's full of Greek mythology - based adventures.